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In Your Defense In The Face Of Violent Crime Charges

Circumstances by which one person physically harms another may or may not rise to the level of a criminal act. If you were acting in self-defense or if you hurt someone unintentionally, criminal charges of murder or assault may be inappropriate. Convincing a prosecutor of your innocence may require great skill on the part of your defense attorney. For this reason, working with a highly experienced defense lawyer is one of the most important things you can do for yourself after you have been charged with a violent crime such as:

Assault

Aggravated assault

Murder

Kidnapping

Arson

Armed robbery

Violence against a family member or domestic partner

A sex offense

Despite strong apparent evidence — such as another person’s injuries — it is essential for you to exercise your rights not to incriminate yourself through a premature confession of a criminal motive. If you have been charged with any violent crime such as these, the Law Office of Adrienne Dell in San Jose strongly urges you not to give statements to police or investigators without the benefit of legal counsel. Talk to an experienced defense attorney as soon as possible. Attorney Adrienne Dell is prepared to explore every avenue to a favorable outcome for the sake of your rights and your future.

Being convicted of a violent crime can devastate your future job prospects and opportunities of all kinds throughout your life. You owe it to yourself to mount a strong defense of your constitutional rights after you have been charged on suspicion of a violent act.

When Addiction Is A Factor

Proving to the prosecutor that actions perceived as violent crimes were, in fact, a result of an addiction may open the door to an alternative resolution other than jail time and a criminal record. Through skillful negotiations, your defense attorney may convince a prosecutor that a sentencing alternative — such as drug abuse treatment — is more appropriate than incarceration. You may walk away with no criminal record even after someone was injured in an apparently violent situation.

Prompt, thorough action can make a great difference in your case after you have been accused of a violent act. If Adrienne Dell is your defense lawyer, she may enlist experts to examine your background for evidence of mental illness, addiction, learning disabilities or other mitigating factors. A detailed investigation and strong advocacy may resolve your case with no criminal conviction on your record.

To discuss options and opportunities in your defense after an arrest or accusations of a violent crime, contact the Law Office of Adrienne Dell by calling (408) 280-6600 or sending an email inquiry to request a consultation.